August 09 / 16.50 Pontefract

16.50

Good To Soft

FBS Chartered Accountants Chaplins Club Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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FBS Chartered Accountants Chaplins Club Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

12/1 (Won)

Form: 792640 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Veteran; building up a losing run but was 5lb out of the weights and poorly drawn at York 11 days ago; now 1lb lower than when beaten a nose at Ripon in May, and he ran well under a positive ride when second in this race 12 months ago; carries risks but could be the pick of Paul Midgley's three.
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9th

11

(11)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Van Gerwen

8st 8lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

Made all at Pontefract (5f) in August and he's 6lb lower now back on AW; however, this 10yo has failed to fire on grass on his last three outings and he's 0-15 on AW.

20/1

9th

11

(11)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Van Gerwen

8st 8lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

Made all at Pontefract (5f) in August and he's 6lb lower now back on AW; however, this 10yo has failed to fire on grass on his last three outings and he's 0-15 on AW.

20/1

Form: -04852 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Six wins in total and two of them have come here; well treated on the pick of last year's form and shaped well after wind surgery when short-headed at Beverley (5f, good to soft) last Monday, finishing a head in front of Impressor; 5lb better off with that rival and might be the answer.
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OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 928-90 D

Last run: 98 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Didn't cut much ice in two races in the spring but has dropped to his lowest mark for over a year and has a good record (three seconds from four outings) at Pontefract; sole win came at 5f; interesting for an in-form yard if revived by a three-month break.
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5th

5

(5)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Rambuso Creek

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Michael Herrington

Both of his wins from 41 starts have been on turf, the most recent in October 2023, but he was unlucky not to finish closer at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) 31 days ago; each-way claims if things drop right for this hold-up performer.

7/1

5th

6

(9)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rambuso Creek

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Always had his quirks and again hung left when a beaten-favourite at Southwell last time; usually dropped in and that will likely be the case again from the outside stall, in which case he'll need things to pan out ideally down from 7f.

8/1

6th

4

(4)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Southwell (AW)

Rambuso Creek

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Michael Herrington

0-13 on AW but he is fully effective on Tapeta; the step up to 7f didn't yield instant dividends at Wolverhampton 16 days ago but he didn't get chance to show his true colours, tight for room inside the final furlong and having to switch right before keeping on steadily; this more spacious track could see him in a better light.

7/1

Form: 792516 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW winner who gained his first turf success (at the 18th attempt) over C&D (good to firm) in July; seemed to pay for a mid-race surge when only sixth of 11 at Doncaster on Saturday and probably remains in form; well drawn for a prominent racer.
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9th

6

(6)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

So Grateful

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Usually leads or races prominently; two sprint wins in 2025, the latest over 6f at Thirsk (good to firm; when 3lb higher) last May, but he was quiet towards the end of the campaign and has been off since August; perhaps other days.

14/1

1

(5)

17th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:22 Southwell (AW)

So Grateful

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Two wins this year, the latest when making all over 6f at Thirsk in May; there have been some excuses since then and his record at this track means he can't be ignored.

7/1

9th

2

(5)

23rd Jul 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

So Grateful

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael & David Easterby

Still below a winning mark despite two successes since March (5f on Tapeta and 6f on fast turf), but yet to oblige on genuinely slow turf and a record of 85577 around here doesn't set the pulse racing.

10/1

16/1

Form: 110096 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Flourished on the AW early this year, winning four times over this trip at Newcastle, but three runs this summer have offered little, including over C&D last time; on the back burner for the time being.
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8th

9

(7)

1st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Elzaal

8st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Paul Midgley

Five-time C&D winner but the last was in March 2023; mark has bottomed out but he will need to better his two C&D runs this autumn to win.

7/1

8th

9

(7)

1st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Elzaal

8st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Paul Midgley

Five-time C&D winner but the last was in March 2023; mark has bottomed out but he will need to better his two C&D runs this autumn to win.

7/1

7

(9)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Elzaal

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Multiple C&D winner but the last of them was back in March 2023; sent off favourite for a 0-55 here on his return from a break last month and ran creditably; dangerous off a lowly mark.

7/1

12/1

Form: 215359

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
In good form in the spring, winning at Catterick (6f, good to firm); not at his best since, and, although there was an excuse at York last time (raced away from main action from high draw), he needs to bounce back.
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4th

4

(2)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:38 Thirsk

Prospect

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Hasn't run badly the last twice (weakened over 6f here last time) and returning to 5f looks in his favour; handicapped to go well.

6/1

6th

7

(7)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Thirsk

Prospect

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Back to form when third at Redcar 16 days ago (5f, soft; second run in blinkers); neither the longer trip or faster ground will be a problem and the new visor could give him a lift.

6/1

Form: 219305 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Off the mark for Ruth Carr when winning at Hamilton (5f) in June; in and out otherwise this season, but last month's fifth of 12 at Wolverhampton was no disgrace considering a wide draw; best turf efforts on good or firmer so drying ground would be in his favour.
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6th

9

(1)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Newyorkstateofmind

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ruth Carr

Nine-time winner who has not scored since September 2024 but he finished well to go close at Catterick (5f, good) last week; looks interesting off same mark and this step back up in trip is a positive.

4/1

2nd

7

(4)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Newyorkstateofmind

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Three-time turf winner who went close at Newcastle (5f, AW) last September and races off 7lb lower today; however, last season ended tamely and this 9yo finished down the field on last month's reappearance.

7/1

12th

9

(10)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Newyorkstateofmind

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Veteran with a better record on AW than turf; 5f on fast ground no problem for him and he has run well after an absence in the past (although not last year); good run wouldn't be a surprise but others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

Form: 871304 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Came from off the pace to win at Beverley (5f, good to soft) in April and in the frame there twice since, beaten narrowly behind King Of Tonga and Impressor last Monday; has run creditably on both outings here; unlikely to be far away.
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3rd

4

(2)

9th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Pontefract

The Dunkirk Lads

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

dwelt start, towards rear

8/1

4th

8

(9)

28th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Pontefract

The Dunkirk Lads

9st 0lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

towards rear

8/1

5th

2

(10)

17th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 5

17:20 Doncaster

The Dunkirk Lads

9st 12lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

5f winner at Beverley in April and he went close at Carlisle 16 days ago (winner was well treated); 2lb rise not ideal but he's fine on soft; additional yardage should suit at this flat track.

6/1

Non-runners

Impressor

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £76.58
Tricast £600.01

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Impressor

SPOTLIGHT:

King Of Tonga

POSTDATA:

The Dunkirk Lads

The Star:

So Grateful

Telegraph:

Impressor

The Guardian:

Impressor

Daily Mail:

Impressor

D Express:

Impressor

The Times:

King Of Tonga

Daily Mirror:

King Of Tonga

The Sun:

King Of Tonga

Daily Record:

King Of Tonga